Windows – Make Tech Easierhttps://www.maketecheasier.com
Uncomplicating the complicated, making life easierMon, 19 Mar 2018 14:00:20 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.4https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/themes/MTE-10/images/mtelogo.svghttp://images.maketecheasier.com/mtelogo-30px-height.svg337ab7Settings App Not Working in Windows 10? Here’s How to Fix Ithttps://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-settings-app-not-working-in-windows-10/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-settings-app-not-working-in-windows-10/#commentsSun, 18 Mar 2018 15:25:20 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=163652The Settings app that’s accessible through the Start menu in Windows 10 is important, taking you to a neat interface that’s like a more accessible version of the Control Panel. Unfortunately, a lot of people can’t use this feature because of a bug that causes it to not work when you click it (or, bizarrely, redirect you to the Windows Store). Here are some fixes for this common problem. Related: Windows 10 Start Menu Search Not Working? Here’s the Fix Reinstall and Re-Register Windows Apps The Settings app in Windows 10 is counted among the official built-in Windows apps, so reinstalling it (along with every other W10 app)... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-settings-app-not-working-in-windows-10/feed/14Changing Your DNS Server: Why You Should and How to Do Ithttps://www.maketecheasier.com/changing-dns-server-why-how/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/changing-dns-server-why-how/#commentsFri, 16 Mar 2018 15:25:29 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=250672Which DNS (Domain Name System) server do you use? If you don’t know the answer, it’s a good bet that you’re using your ISP’s (Internet Service Provider’s) servers, and you can do better. Changing your default DNS server can boost your security, privacy, and speed (by a few milliseconds, but hey, why not?). What is the DNS? DNS servers act like Internet phonebooks – they take your alphanumeric inputs (for example: maketecheasier.com) and convert them to numeric IP addresses (192.124.249.3) that correspond to the server your computer is looking for. They then give your computer directions on where to go, letting your computer connect.... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/changing-dns-server-why-how/feed/2How to Create Undeletable Folders in Windows 10https://www.maketecheasier.com/create-undeletable-folders-windows10/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/create-undeletable-folders-windows10/#commentsFri, 09 Mar 2018 22:25:23 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=250230Accidentally deleting a file/folder is something that has happened to just about every user. Or, you might have left your computer for a few minutes, and when you came back, you saw that your kids had erased an important folder. Erasing a file is a straightforward task, even if you’re not very tech-savvy, but sometimes the wrong files can be deleted. If there is a folder that you don’t ever want to erase, creating an undeletable folder is your best bet. Related: How to Force Delete Undeletable Files in Windows How to Create an Undeletable Folder in Windows 10 The following steps will not only help... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/create-undeletable-folders-windows10/feed/3Is Your Windows 10 Slow to Boot? Make It Faster with These Tipshttps://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-windows-10-slow-boot/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-windows-10-slow-boot/#commentsThu, 08 Mar 2018 22:25:54 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=250661Windows 10 is a well streamlined beast, automatically updating in the background and doing its best not to clutter up your system with too many undue startup processes. Even so, over time it can start to become agonizingly slow to boot, leaving you at a loss. As with many things in life, there’s always a way to make things better, so here we’re going to show you the best ways to make Windows 10 boot faster. Related: 7 Ways to Make Windows 10 Run Faster 1. Turn On Fast Startup One of the best fast fixes for making Windows 10 boot faster is the... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-windows-10-slow-boot/feed/7How to Record Windows 10 Screen Using VLC Media Playerhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/record-windows10-screen-vlc/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/record-windows10-screen-vlc/#commentsThu, 08 Mar 2018 00:25:59 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=250669VLC Media player is hailed as the Swiss Army Knife of all media players, and its supremacy is not without reason. Just throw any media file at it, and this smart player will not only play but also give you endless options while allowing you to view all relevant file information, including codec info and FPS. Apart from playing any file format, VLC Media Player can also stream videos. And besides that, VLC also has other lesser-known functions such as the ability to rip a DVD. And now we are taking a step further to use a lesser known, yet most interesting feature of this player,... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/record-windows10-screen-vlc/feed/16 Safe Websites for Downloading Windows Softwarehttps://www.maketecheasier.com/websites-download-windows-software/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/websites-download-windows-software/#commentsSun, 04 Mar 2018 15:50:05 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=152689Windows has tons of free software, and of course there are many websites where you can download it. But the problem is that many of these freeware download sites claiming to be the best, bundle the software with custom installers, adware, crapware, etc. (Download.com, FileHippo and Softonic are big culprits, and even Sourceforge has gone downhill since it was acquired by Dice Holdings.) Often the developers of the freeware don’t even know that their software is being bundled with crapware. However, there are still a few websites that don’t bundle crapware with the actual software. The following list are a few safe software download sites... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/websites-download-windows-software/feed/20Send Photos to Your Windows Machine Quickly and Easily with Photos Companionhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/photos-companion-send-photos-windows/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/photos-companion-send-photos-windows/#respondSat, 03 Mar 2018 22:25:04 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=249512There’s no doubt we live in a highly visual world. Every post we make on social media or the Internet has a visual accompanying it. If there are not enough images, or worse, none at all, the post will likely be overlooked. If you post items for sale on sites such as Etsy or eBay and want a simple way to get your pictures from your Android phone to your Windows 10 computer, you need the new Photos Companion app. Microsoft Garage just released this app to make transferring those files quick and easy. Related: How to Back Up Photos While Traveling without a Computer... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/photos-companion-send-photos-windows/feed/0How to Format a Hard Drive in Windows 10https://www.maketecheasier.com/format-hard-drive-windows10/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/format-hard-drive-windows10/#respondFri, 02 Mar 2018 00:25:25 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=249678The practice of formatting a hard drive on Windows has been around since ancient times when the operating system was inscribed onto wax tablets and tech-savvy ancients would know how to wipe the waxy slate clean. Today the process is more advanced though still fairly easy to do. Here we’ll tell you everything you need to know about formatting a hard drive on Windows 10 and how to do it. Note: Make sure you’ve backed up all your data if you’re formatting an existing drive. This guide shows you how to format a hard drive from within Windows. If, however, you want to format the... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/format-hard-drive-windows10/feed/0How to Remove “Tips” from the Settings App in Windows 10https://www.maketecheasier.com/remove-tips-from-settings-windows10/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/remove-tips-from-settings-windows10/#respondThu, 01 Mar 2018 00:25:35 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=248468Since the Windows 10 Fall Creators update (v1709), the Settings app has a new tips section on the right side of every page. Typically, these tips will tell you what that specific section or setting does with a link to the official Microsoft help page containing basic details and configuration steps. Some of the sections in the Settings app even include video tutorials. Though the videos are not played automatically each and every time you open the settings app, they are streamed directly from the Internet. Unless you are a complete beginner, you may not be using these tips that often. Here’s how... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/remove-tips-from-settings-windows10/feed/0How to Fix the MBR (Master Boot Record) in Windows 10https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-mbr-windows-10/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-mbr-windows-10/#commentsSat, 24 Feb 2018 00:25:29 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=247319Those of you experienced in Windows will probably have experienced errors in the MBR (Master Boot Record) at some point. It’s not a nice feeling, as Windows fails to boot, and you’re faced with a black screen with the solitary message “MBR Error” with a value of 1, 2 or 3 or the information that “Windows failed to start.” Luckily, it’s only a software issue and not all that hard to fix the MBR in Windows 10. Why Do MBR Errors Happen? The reasons for MBR errors could be due to, but not limited to: Corrupted or deleted boot files Removing the Linux operating... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-mbr-windows-10/feed/6Pick Up Where You Left Off Using “Continue on PC” for Windows 10https://www.maketecheasier.com/continue-on-pc-for-windows10/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/continue-on-pc-for-windows10/#respondWed, 21 Feb 2018 22:25:44 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=248702Microsoft made several improvements to Windows 10 when they released the Fall Creators Update in October 2017. One such improvement was the addition of cross-device web browsing functionality. The new feature “Continue on PC” connects your PC to your iPhone or Android device so that you can share web pages between them. This article shows how you can set up your own seamless web browsing experience. How to Download and Set Up “Continue on PC” 1. Open “Settings -> Phone” and choose to add a phone. If you don’t have this option, you need to update to the most recent build of the Windows 10... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/continue-on-pc-for-windows10/feed/0What Is the Ultimate Performance Feature in Windows 10?https://www.maketecheasier.com/ultimate-performance-feature-windows10/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/ultimate-performance-feature-windows10/#commentsWed, 21 Feb 2018 15:50:08 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=248800There’s been a lot of talk lately about how Windows 10 manages power on laptops, but desktop users don’t necessarily need all the power-saving features that the operating system brings with it. They don’t have to contend with a battery that might run out at any moment. However, even with a juice-guzzling high-power plan, you still won’t often manage to squeeze every bit of performance out of the system you have. A new feature introduced by Microsoft in Windows 10 can change all of this. Related: How to Tweak Your Windows to Use Less Power and Save on Your Utility Bill How Ultimate Performance Works... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/ultimate-performance-feature-windows10/feed/1What Is Windows 10 Pro for Workstations and How to Upgradehttps://www.maketecheasier.com/windows-10-pro-for-workstations/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/windows-10-pro-for-workstations/#commentsMon, 19 Feb 2018 15:50:18 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=248882Microsoft is always on the lookout for ways to make Windows 10 a better operating system. As such, they don’t shy away from rolling out editions and releasing updates, even when least expected. Currently, Windows 10 has twelve editions, all with different feature sets, use cases or intended devices. With every new edition comes new features and improved performance. With that in mind, you’d expect the latest edition, Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, to be more powerful and robust. Sure, Windows 10 Pro for Workstations is powerful and one of a kind. What’s more interesting is that this edition was not rolled out on a... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/windows-10-pro-for-workstations/feed/1How to Disable a User Account in Windows 10https://www.maketecheasier.com/disable-user-account-windows10/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/disable-user-account-windows10/#commentsSun, 18 Feb 2018 22:25:01 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=248470When you are sharing your computer with multiple people like your family members, it is very common to have separate user accounts for each user. In fact, that is what you should do when you are sharing a computer. When you no longer need a user account, you can delete it with just a few clicks. However, what if you just want to restrict a user from logging into their account temporarily? One way is to delete the user account and recreate it as needed. The other way to is to disable the account. When you disable a user account, all the data and settings... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/disable-user-account-windows10/feed/1How to Easily Backup, Restore, and Manage Files With Coolmuster Android Assistanthttps://www.maketecheasier.com/coolmuster-android-assistant/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/coolmuster-android-assistant/#respondThu, 15 Feb 2018 18:25:16 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=248232This is a sponsored article and was made possible by Coolmuster. The actual contents and opinions are the sole views of the author who maintains editorial independence, even when a post is sponsored. We’ve all done it at least once in our life: deleted an important file or document by accident. What’s even worse is if you don’t have a backup of it, you’ll then have to redo or recreate it as best you can! Thankfully, these days there are plenty of tools and extra security measures that we can take to avoid these types of situations. Coolmuster is one such tool, exclusively for use... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/coolmuster-android-assistant/feed/0How to Use Virtual Desktop on Windows 10https://www.maketecheasier.com/use-virtual-desktop-windows10/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/use-virtual-desktop-windows10/#commentsWed, 14 Feb 2018 22:25:15 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?post_type=post-ideas&p=156798In Windows, the virtual desktop feature has been ignored for long enough, for either of two reasons: only a few people know about it or because it only became a standard feature in the Windows 10 iteration. A virtual desktop is another “desktop” where you can have other applications running. It’s like having a second instance of the operating system running on the same PC. Why You Need the Virtual Desktop Windows Feature The answer is productivity. Having many tabs/windows open means you can only work on one program at a time. This feature impacts how you can move from one activity to the... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/use-virtual-desktop-windows10/feed/4How to Create a Bootable Ubuntu USB in Windowshttps://www.maketecheasier.com/create-bootable-ubuntu-usb-windows/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/create-bootable-ubuntu-usb-windows/#commentsWed, 14 Feb 2018 15:50:32 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=247314We know there are a lot of people who swear by Ubuntu, but there are also Windows users who just want to dabble in the open-source platform. If you’re one of the latter, then it could be handy to have a bootable Ubuntu USB so that you can run the OS without committing to a full install. It can also help if you want to use the relatively secure Ubuntu on public computers in faraway places, booting it up with all your essential software on the go. If that’s what you’re after, this guide will show you how to create a bootable Ubuntu USB in... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/create-bootable-ubuntu-usb-windows/feed/6How to Use the New “My People” Feature in Windows 10https://www.maketecheasier.com/use-my-people-feature-windows10/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/use-my-people-feature-windows10/#respondTue, 13 Feb 2018 22:25:50 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=246852Windows 10 has seen quite a lot of new features added onto it over the years since its release. One of them is the “My People” feature which was implemented without much fanfare back in the Fall update. It’s a very useful tool that gives you easier access to up to three of your favorite contacts. The only problem is it was implemented with so little fanfare that most Windows 10 users don’t even know it exists! Let’s take a look at this new feature and see what can be done with it. Finding “My People” Finding “My People” is quite simple. If you’re running... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/use-my-people-feature-windows10/feed/0How to Fix a “Display Driver Stopped Responding and Has Recovered” Errorhttps://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-display-driver-stopped-responding-and-has-recovered-error/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-display-driver-stopped-responding-and-has-recovered-error/#respondMon, 12 Feb 2018 22:25:21 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=247563It happens quite suddenly: you’re using your PC as you normally would when the screen goes totally black. If you have music or a video playing, you’ll still hear audio, so you know the computer is still running. Just as you’re about to check the monitor or connection cables, the screen turns back on again. A small notification bubble will inform you that the display driver has stopped responding and has recovered. When computers give errors in this fashion, it can be particularly distressing for users. So what just happened, and how do you fix it? What Just Happened? So what’s going on here... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-display-driver-stopped-responding-and-has-recovered-error/feed/0Windows Store Not Working? Here’s How to Fix Ithttps://www.maketecheasier.com/windows-store-not-working-fix/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/windows-store-not-working-fix/#commentsSun, 11 Feb 2018 15:50:51 +0000https://www.maketecheasier.com/?p=215838The Windows Store, Microsoft Store, whatever you want to call it, isn’t the most popular store out there, riddled as it is with bugs, crashes, and a tendency to just outright not work. It does have some good stuff in it, though (like these free apps), and if you’re a gamer, then you may find that you need to have access to it to download games like Forza Horizon 3 and Gears of War 4. So it’s good to have it working. If your Windows Store stops working, however, here are the best fixes to get it back up and running. The Basics Before... Read more]]>https://www.maketecheasier.com/windows-store-not-working-fix/feed/1